ODLQC was set up at the request of government in 1969 as the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges. It became Open and Distance Learning Quality Council in 1995 and is now an independent body and a registered charity.
The aim of ODLQC is to identify and enhance quality| in education and training and to protect the interests of learners, focusing on open and distance learning.
ODLQC undertakes a rigorous assessment of a course provider's administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity, to ensure that all standards are met.
Once ODLQC accredited, providers are monitored to ensure that students continue to receive good service, and are re-assessed at least once every three years.
ODLQC Quality Mark
The Quality Mark sets ODLQC Accredited Providers apart as an educational elite. Learners can use it to identify good quality provision.
Providers can use the ODLQC mark to signal their achievement of, and commitment to, quality. Non-accredited providers cannot. They may try to reassure learners by indicating links with other organisations. But such links only demonstrate excellence if they are underpinned with rigorous scrutiny by the ODLQC - a reputable, national body.
ODLQC and Home Learning College Joint Press release 12 December 2006
ODLQC is pleased to welcome Home Learning College as a newly accredited provider of open and distance learning.
Founded in 1989 Home Learning College aims to provide quality distance learning programmes to help students maximise their potential.
Home Learning College is a publisher and producer of vocational and IT learning material including Sage Book-Keeping and CompTIA courses, with tutor support provided by Home Learning College and Stow College of FE in Scotland.
ODLQC Chief Executive David Morley commented "Home Learning College is fast-becoming a major player amongst the ranks of quality providers in the UK; it is a pleasure to acknowledge this through ODL QC accreditation."
Alan Evans, CEO of Home Learning College, said "Home Learning College is committed to the provision of high quality distance learning. We are delighted to have this recognised by ODLQC, the UK's primary industry authority. We look forward to working closely together with them in driving the growth and development of the UK distance learning market."